Metroid: Samus Returns - Special Edition cover

Metroid Series

Metroid: Samus Returns - Special Edition

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Shooter Platform Action Science fiction

Metroid: Samus Returns - Special Edition is a Shooter / Platform game released on December 31, 2017 for Nintendo 3DS. Metroid: Samus Returns is a remake of Metroid 2: Return of Samus. It uses a 3D graphic style with a side view camera that zooms in and changes for cutscenes. It also has new mechanics, items, and abil…

December 31, 2017
Released 3183 days ago
Nintendo 3DS

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Metroid: Samus Returns is a remake of Metroid 2: Return of Samus.
It uses a 3D graphic style with a side view camera that zooms in and changes for cutscenes. It also has new mechanics, items, and abilities.

"Brave the hostile terrain of an alien planet teeming with vicious life forms as legendary bounty hunter Samus Aran. Her mission? Terminate the Metroid menace in this masterful reimagining of her 1991 Game Boy adventure. Samus Aran’s arsenal has been enhanced with new moves and abilities that are sure to help her face the deadly surprises that await. This intense, side-scrolling action platformer is a great entry point into the Metroid franchise and perfect for returning fans as well, and it’s available only on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems."

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Release Dates by Platform

Nintendo 3DS Worldwide
Dec 31, 2017

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Game Info

Publisher
Nintendo
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action Science fiction

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